GOOD OL' DAYS
Are the good days gone?
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Yes, the good ol' days are gone. But just what exactly are the good ol' days anyway? Life as we knew it?
And no, this isn't a rant or angry response of anything of the sort.
Let me give you an example- In high school I had a thing for Asian girls-still do, but not to the extent of back in those days-and when my family knew about it, I remember getting a long-winded speech from my dad about how I can't be with an Asian girl because-according to him; Asian hate black people. In fact, in my dad's mind, Asians hate anyone who isn't white.
Now, so you understand, my dad also came from a different time; a time where racial tensions were much more fierce and there were people out to fuck up your entire life simply because you weren't the same race as they were. There were plenty of people who had it in their head that they didn't need to respect your rights as a human being simply because of the color of your skin or the shape of your eyes or the way you spoke.
Now, coming into a time where such a thing is beginning to melt away, he still carries that mindset that more or less says; Anyone who isn't black is my enemy. Sure, he does have non-black friends, but let's face it, he seems to have a thing against anyone who isn't on "His team." And he's been trying to push this mind set on me and my older brother for a long time.
Now getting to the main point of this topic; yes, I believe we'll have things to tell our kids, there are still things that happened in our lifetimes that have changed the world. Movies like the Matrix, events like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, and the earthquake in Haiti and the situation in Japan.
No matter how much it seems otherwise, each generation will always have something to pass on to the next.
And no, this isn't a rant or angry response of anything of the sort.
Let me give you an example- In high school I had a thing for Asian girls-still do, but not to the extent of back in those days-and when my family knew about it, I remember getting a long-winded speech from my dad about how I can't be with an Asian girl because-according to him; Asian hate black people. In fact, in my dad's mind, Asians hate anyone who isn't white.
Now, so you understand, my dad also came from a different time; a time where racial tensions were much more fierce and there were people out to fuck up your entire life simply because you weren't the same race as they were. There were plenty of people who had it in their head that they didn't need to respect your rights as a human being simply because of the color of your skin or the shape of your eyes or the way you spoke.
Now, coming into a time where such a thing is beginning to melt away, he still carries that mindset that more or less says; Anyone who isn't black is my enemy. Sure, he does have non-black friends, but let's face it, he seems to have a thing against anyone who isn't on "His team." And he's been trying to push this mind set on me and my older brother for a long time.
Now getting to the main point of this topic; yes, I believe we'll have things to tell our kids, there are still things that happened in our lifetimes that have changed the world. Movies like the Matrix, events like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, and the earthquake in Haiti and the situation in Japan.
No matter how much it seems otherwise, each generation will always have something to pass on to the next.
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if we are saying that the good ol' days were when we had a clear cut enemy and when we had ever evolving views. then yes they are gone. America has hit its peek.
In present times instead of fearing war that will destroy the world and make Fallout a reality we fear the collapse of the economy and other rising powers. it is improbable for Americas reign will last as long as the UK's or Rome's.
In present times instead of fearing war that will destroy the world and make Fallout a reality we fear the collapse of the economy and other rising powers. it is improbable for Americas reign will last as long as the UK's or Rome's.
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And in 40 years we will call today the good ol' days =)
I am happy that I was not born 50 years ago, as many things are easier and I think we can be free in our decisions while not always having to be afraid of the consequences.
Lots of diseases can be cured, we have the internet which allows us freedom of speech and gives us the most important good (other than those we need for living): information. In western cultures we can freely decide what to learn, wear, believe or whom to love. Also we can travel everywhere to meet different people and see different cultures - and it's mostly affordable nowadays.
Of course there are lots of negative aspects in this times as well, however I am still happy to live today =)
I am happy that I was not born 50 years ago, as many things are easier and I think we can be free in our decisions while not always having to be afraid of the consequences.
Lots of diseases can be cured, we have the internet which allows us freedom of speech and gives us the most important good (other than those we need for living): information. In western cultures we can freely decide what to learn, wear, believe or whom to love. Also we can travel everywhere to meet different people and see different cultures - and it's mostly affordable nowadays.
Of course there are lots of negative aspects in this times as well, however I am still happy to live today =)
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FinalBoss
#levelupyourgrind
I believe I'm living in the golden age. Although, I'd probably be more social if I was alive anywhere from the 50's - 70's. Bottom line is, if I had the chance to be born before the 80's I wouldn't (As a matter of fact, I'm black so I definitely wouldn't wanna be born in those times). I think I was born at the right moment. Being born too early would mean I'd miss out on the scientific advancements this era has to offer me because I'd be too old to keep up with the younger generation and their gadgets. I'd be too busy taking care of a family (Or running from the KKK). If I was born too late, I'd probably suffer astronomically high gas prices, scarce food/resources, extinct animals, etc.